Avalanche Awareness Classes: Session 1 of 3
When
Dec 2, 2008 5:45 pm (Tuesday)
What
Now in its 21st season, the Avalanche Awareness course, presented by Ridge Explorations, reflects more than 35 years of backcountry skiing experience,?guiding and professional avala...
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Event details: Avalanche Awareness Classes: Session 1 of 3
Description
Now in its 21st season, the Avalanche Awareness course, presented by Ridge Explorations, reflects more than 35 years of backcountry skiing experience,?guiding and professional avalanche training. The program includes six hours of classroom instruction and one day of field work, covering terrain, snow observations, safe travel, and rescue. Avalanche Awareness can be upgraded to a Level 1 Certification by taking an extra, optional field trip. Instructors are professional members of the American Avalanche Association and affiliate members of Canadian Avalanche Association.
Course fees
Avalanche Awareness: $205*
Optional Level 1 Field Trip: $125**
*For Intermediate Skiers, Intermediate Snowboarders, and Snowshoers
**For Advanced Skiers and Snowboarders
Course fees
Avalanche Awareness: $205*
Optional Level 1 Field Trip: $125**
*For Intermediate Skiers, Intermediate Snowboarders, and Snowshoers
**For Advanced Skiers and Snowboarders
Cost
Avalanche Awareness: $205 - Optional Level 1 Field Trip: $125More about REI
REI
City/neighborhood: Eastlake/Lake Union Hours: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Friday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday-Sunday Payment forms accepted:All major credit cards Personal checks Parking: Free parking, Paid parking, Street parking Disabled access: No obstacles to access Features:Kid-friendly With its immense sales floor, 65-foot climbing wall, wooded trail for testing mountain bikes and clocks displaying the time on every significant mountaintop in the world, REI's Seattle flagship store is less retail experience and more theme park. That's not to say that you can't find top-quality snowboards, skis, mountaineering gear, hiking boots, backpacks, kayaks and nearly everything else a soul could need to tackle the great outdoors, but it's admittedly difficult to look around this hangar-sized operation and not think, "What, no log ride?" That said, REI is pretty much the standard for outdoor retailers, and the company doesn't take that title lightly. Free clinics intended to make you a better climber, camper, snowboarder, etc. are offered almost daily. The staff is always ready to answer your questions, and if doubts remain, REI has gear-testing stations that allow you get a feel for the equipment yourself. It may not be a theme park, but you're almost certain to leave REI happy. By Geoff CarterSpecial to NWsourcePost a Countdown Widget
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